Terry James Manuel

Terry James Manuel departed this life on 3 December 2025 in Denton, Denton County, Texas at the age of 81 years. He was the son of Madison and Loresa Manuel Manuel of Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana. The Grandson of Alcide and Daisey Manuel Manuel and Actuel and Ezora Deshotel Manuel.

Terry was a Mechanical Engineer. He graduated from McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana and spent his entire working career with Tennessee Gas Pipeline, later known as Tenneco, then El Passo Energy, now Kinder Morgan. He loved his work and the people he worked with. He loved to play golf and hunt for rocks. After retirement his love for his Lord was able to come to the forefront and he spent many hours in service to his church and God.

Terry is preceded in death by his son Bryan Scott Manuel, his parents, and grandparents. His survivors are his wife of 59 years Sherry Wilson Manuel, His son Terry David Manuel and wife Amy Toomim Manuel, two grandsons James Long and Cullen Long, his sister Ezora Linn Manuel.

No services are planned at this time. Bill Deberry Funeral home of Denton, Texas is in charge.